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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 760.88 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 760.88 and 315.30 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 760.88 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/760.88 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 760.88 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 239,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,909.11/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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